About the Photographers and Videographers

Sue Anderson

John Aylward

Greg Burke

Thomas Chamberlin

Mark Darnell

Jim Davis

Richard Eltrich

Kari Ferber

Tyson Fisher

Hazel Gross

Tara Lemezis

Cheryl McIntosh

Denise Oldridge

Mike Putnam

Barbara Rumer

Gregory Shine

Patrick Stoll

Haley Tobiason

John Aylward is a landscape and adventure photographer based in Central Oregon, committed to raising awareness for environmental conservation. Through his compelling imagery, he seeks to inspire emotional connections that encourage others to explore, appreciate, and protect the natural world. His passion for the outdoors and an active lifestyle—encompassing biking, kayaking, hiking, and skiing—affords him access to stunning locations throughout the seasons and from unique perspectives. This enables him to capture the stunning beauty of nature and the vibrant spirit of those who immerse themselves in it. Explore his captivating portfolios: www.JohnAylward.Photos

Sean Bagshaw is southern Oregon’s premier landscape, nature, and travel photographer. His company, Outdoor Exposure Photography, specializes in images for use in design, calendars and greeting cards, editorial, web applications, advertising, marketing, and public relations campaigns. In addition to providing stock images for publications, all of his images are also available as gallery-quality fine art prints for home or office. See more: www.outdoorexposurephoto.com

Mark Darnell ventured into public lands in remote southeast Oregon to take pictures for ONDA where he found his passion for exploring wild places. In sharing images of nature’s beauty in public lands, Mark hopes to spread awareness of the critical need to permanently protect these irreplaceable lands. While taking photos, Mark imagines the reactions of the first humans encountering these magnificent landscapes in Oregon, and he hopes the remaining beauty can be preserved for future generations. See more: www.markdarnellphotography.com

Jim Davis began photographing Oregon’s high desert to capture the beauty of places often overlooked. His work developed to fill the need for highlighting these lesser-known areas of Oregon’s desert, and along with ONDA, Jim helped found the Wild Desert Calendar, the sole showcase of Oregon’s desert photography. A retired builder, Jim now serves on the board of Friends of Hart Mountain. With his wife, he volunteers with ONDA, Oregon Desert Land Trust, OR Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wild, and Central Oregon LandWatch. See more: www.flickr.com/desertdustimages 

Tara Lemezis is a wildlife photographer based in Portland. She’s been photographing birds (mammals, wildflowers, and reptiles too!) and kicking up dust in Oregon’s high desert since 2013. She’s drawn to and inspired by this ecoregion for many reasons: the geologic wonder that is Steens Mountain, the seemingly endless sagebrush steppe, the Alvord Desert playa, stargazing into the darkest night skies you’ve ever seen, solitude, and the swaths of protected and public land along the Pacific Flyway, where over 320 bird species spend some part of their life cycle. See more on Instagram: @tinyseedphotography

James Parsons’ images will take you on a virtual journey through the amazing state of Oregon—a state of “extremes.” Finding himself in remote parts of the state, often in inopportune weather, James captures unique still and time-lapse digital photographs. He has made a recent transition from his previous occupation designing artificial limbs for amputees to full-time dedication to photography, guiding, and conducting workshops. See more: https://extremeoregon.com/

Sage Brown is a professional photographer and valuable ONDA volunteer, hiking countless miles surveying mammals and capturing the beauty of the Oregon Desert. An avid fly-fisherman, Sage longs to be out of the city, immersed in “fresh air and a wide-open landscape.” You will find his photography published by Keen, Lands End, and the Western Rivers Conservancy. See more: http://sagebrown.com

Greg Burke has been a prominent contributor to ONDA’s Wild Desert Calendar over the past two decades. Beyond the Oregon desert, Greg’s captivating photography will take you on an adventure throughout the U.S., Europe, and Africa. See more: http://www.pbase.com/gb_photo

Devin Dahlgren creates photographs of the magical places in the Pacific Northwest and beyond with the hope that these photographs will communicate to the viewer that no matter how many challenges our world currently faces, it’s still an amazingly beautiful and majestic place.

Tyson Fisher, based in Silverton, Oregon, believes that being in the presence of our wild places provides an endless source of wonder and inspiration. “We need wilderness. It’s part of us. I’m passionate about preserving what we have left.” He is self-taught, having first drawn inspiration from the black-and-white images of Ansel Adams and the color works of Galen Rowell and Art Wolfe. See more: www.tysonfisher.com

Jackson Gango grew up wanting to be a photojournalist and got started using his grandfather’s old film camera, practicing black-and-white photography. At some point between deciding to study computer engineering or photography, he discovered the moving image was more akin to what he was after as an artist. His love of atmosphere and lighting then followed during his years attending school in Chicago. He let his passion drive his experience to give directors and producers confidence that his interpretation of their vision exceeds their expectations. See more: www.jacksongango.com

Alan St. John is a freelance interpretive naturalist who uses writing, photography, and drawings to teach about the natural world. Specializing in herpetology, he has worked as a reptile keeper at Portland’s zoological park and conducted extensive reptile and amphibian field surveys. An author, his work includes books like Reptiles of the Northwest and Oregon’s Dry Side: Exploring East of the Cascade Crest. His work has appeared in National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer, Ranger Rick, Natural History, Country, Nature Conservancy, The New York Times, and other periodicals.

Shannon Phifer is a photographer based near Eugene, Oregon, with a deep love for the wild, open spaces of the high desert. Since 2016, Shannon has been capturing the quiet drama of birds and mammals who call this region home. She loves exploring the areas far from the beaten path. Drawn to the rugged terrain of eastern Oregon, Shannon finds inspiration in the stark beauty of the sagebrush steppe, the wide skies, and the sense of solitude that defines the region. Her work reflects a deep respect for the rhythms of nature and the value of public lands. See more: sphiferphoto.weebly.com

Tyler Roemer has been exploring the globe and practicing photography for more than a decade. From Yosemite to the Japanese Alps to the Pacific Northwest, Tyler pursues a singular passion: capturing genuine life moments in the outdoors with athletes at play. Tyler’s photographs have appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times, Men’s Journal, Rock & Ice, and Outside Magazine, among others, both editorial and commercial. Tyler also partners with nonprofit organizations like ONDA each year. See more: www.tylerroemer.com

Barb Rumer is an ONDA member who lives an active, adventurous lifestyle including cycling, hiking, skiing, and exploring the National Parks. She captures brilliant photos of landscapes and wildlife from sunup to sundown.